The ancient coins were unearthed Friday ... 167 B.C.E. that the Talmud says led to the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem and the first celebration of the Hanukkah holiday.

New research examines artifacts found in 2018 in two vessels next to the synagogue at Huqoq, in an excavation led by Prof. Jodi Magness; its findings could rewrite history books ...

A large number of Bar Kochba coins have been found outside of Jerusalem, however. The rebels failed to breach the boundaries of the ancient city of Jerusalem, and the four coins found in the city ...

Coins from the Armon Ha-Nażiv Tunnel, 'Government House' Ridge, Jerusalem This is the metadata section. Skip to content viewer section. AJC I: Y. Meshorer. Ancient Jewish Coinage I: Persian Period ...

The First Jewish Revolt started in 66 CE, when the Jews tried to reclaim their freedom from the Romans and reconquered Jerusalem. They issued coins proclaiming their independence from Rome.

Associate Professor and Director, Ancient Israel Program ... their freedom from the Romans and reconquered Jerusalem. They issued coins proclaiming their independence from Rome.